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Dear bluskeeters!
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
December 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Dear bluskeeters!
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
I'm doing research with a friend.
If you're a Black Author with a speculative book publishing in 2026, could you please pitch and link me, please? This a difficult to sus intersection.
Please add your friends' work. Please tag people. Please share
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👀👀👀 CHECK IT OUT!
All donations to @calaisappeal.bsky.social are being DOUBLED RIGHT NOW!! 🤩🤩
Double your impact today! www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
All donations to @calaisappeal.bsky.social are being DOUBLED RIGHT NOW!! 🤩🤩
Double your impact today! www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
👀👀👀 CHECK IT OUT!
All donations to @calaisappeal.bsky.social are being DOUBLED RIGHT NOW!! 🤩🤩
Double your impact today! www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
All donations to @calaisappeal.bsky.social are being DOUBLED RIGHT NOW!! 🤩🤩
Double your impact today! www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
It’s #buyastrangerabook day, a day early! Lots of brilliant offers from generous humans, go and have a look! 👀 #booksky
It's #buyastrangerabook day today.
Yes, I know it's not Wednesday.
But I don't really want to do it on Christmas Eve, so here we are.
I've offered a few books out already. Some are unclaimed.
So, I'll do them again.
How does all that sound?
Yes, I know it's not Wednesday.
But I don't really want to do it on Christmas Eve, so here we are.
I've offered a few books out already. Some are unclaimed.
So, I'll do them again.
How does all that sound?
December 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It’s #buyastrangerabook day, a day early! Lots of brilliant offers from generous humans, go and have a look! 👀 #booksky
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This Christmas Day join us for #JoinIn on Bluesky. Just use or look for the #JoinIn hashtag. Lovely people coming together for chat and cheer - especially for those who may be alone or troubled at Christmas, or just looking for a bit of fellowship. See you there!
Please share
Please share
December 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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I may not be the most festive person going, but know it can be a tough time for many people. If you can help support organisations supporting others please do, and, if you need support, hopefully some organisations below can help.
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I may not be the most festive person going, but know it can be a tough time for many people. If you can help support organisations supporting others please do, and, if you need support, hopefully some organisations below can help.
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
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This #internationalmigrantsday it's essential to remember pro-immigration policies benefit everyone, anti-immigration policies benefit no-one. It's essential we all work for those, and we don't allow migrants to be thrown under the bus in a hope of combatting the far right, who want just that. 10/10
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This #internationalmigrantsday it's essential to remember pro-immigration policies benefit everyone, anti-immigration policies benefit no-one. It's essential we all work for those, and we don't allow migrants to be thrown under the bus in a hope of combatting the far right, who want just that. 10/10
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Another lovely #buyastrangerabook offer.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
December 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Another lovely #buyastrangerabook offer.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
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More #buyastrangerabook day magic.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
I'd like to donate £20 for a kids book or two for someone for Christmas. Books are the best gifts after all.
December 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
More #buyastrangerabook day magic.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
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When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
"I was forced to use AI until the day I was laid off." Copywriters reveal how AI has decimated their industry
Copywriters were one of the first to have their jobs targeted by AI firms. These are their stories, three years into the AI era.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
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Looking for book recs for this winter, especially around:
- Queerness in nature
- Medical ethics & policy
- Evidence-based science communication methods
- Memoirs of trans scientists/doctors
- Biotech scandals
- Silicon Valley technofascism
- How people leave cults
- Avoiding burnout as an activist
- Queerness in nature
- Medical ethics & policy
- Evidence-based science communication methods
- Memoirs of trans scientists/doctors
- Biotech scandals
- Silicon Valley technofascism
- How people leave cults
- Avoiding burnout as an activist
December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Looking for book recs for this winter, especially around:
- Queerness in nature
- Medical ethics & policy
- Evidence-based science communication methods
- Memoirs of trans scientists/doctors
- Biotech scandals
- Silicon Valley technofascism
- How people leave cults
- Avoiding burnout as an activist
- Queerness in nature
- Medical ethics & policy
- Evidence-based science communication methods
- Memoirs of trans scientists/doctors
- Biotech scandals
- Silicon Valley technofascism
- How people leave cults
- Avoiding burnout as an activist
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Lonely postbox, Isle of Yell, Shetland, 2004, photo by Martin Parr (Magnum).
December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Lonely postbox, Isle of Yell, Shetland, 2004, photo by Martin Parr (Magnum).
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There are so many interesting things in this article; a quick thread on what jumps out for me. 🧵1/7
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must protect our borders to defend our democracies. Here's how
This is our strong message to our friends in Europe. Unless responsible governments reflect their citizens’ concerns, populists will win, say British PM Keir Starmer and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
There are so many interesting things in this article; a quick thread on what jumps out for me. 🧵1/7
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Today, DWI publishes a powerful essay by @mgasia.bsky.social, who works impersonating an AI sex companion: data-workers.org/michael/
This piece offers a rare glimpse into the psychological and economic realities behind one of the fastest-growing sectors: AI-assisted intimacy.
This piece offers a rare glimpse into the psychological and economic realities behind one of the fastest-growing sectors: AI-assisted intimacy.
December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today, DWI publishes a powerful essay by @mgasia.bsky.social, who works impersonating an AI sex companion: data-workers.org/michael/
This piece offers a rare glimpse into the psychological and economic realities behind one of the fastest-growing sectors: AI-assisted intimacy.
This piece offers a rare glimpse into the psychological and economic realities behind one of the fastest-growing sectors: AI-assisted intimacy.
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IT'S THE BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
JUST TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
JUST TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
IT'S THE BIG GREEN BOOKS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
JUST TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
JUST TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
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Just seven days left!
Today I'm launching a Crowdfunder with the incredible Grace Quantock.
The aim of this is to get Grace's book "Living Well with Chronic Illness" into health centres across the UK.
We be so grateful for your support.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/86e1e73e29...
The aim of this is to get Grace's book "Living Well with Chronic Illness" into health centres across the UK.
We be so grateful for your support.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/86e1e73e29...
December 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Just seven days left!
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looking for recommendations for people in the UK who are doing interesting work on mental health, specifically with regards to internet / tech use - social media atomisation, online radicalisation, Chat GPT psychosis etc. any reputable names appreciated!
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
looking for recommendations for people in the UK who are doing interesting work on mental health, specifically with regards to internet / tech use - social media atomisation, online radicalisation, Chat GPT psychosis etc. any reputable names appreciated!
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We are into the last 5 days of the #Creatives4Sudan auction. There are some INCREDIBLE lots on there. Please consider a cheeky little bid. EG on creative mentoring from @rashmiwriting.bsky.social #KeepEyesOnSudan app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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app.galabid.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We are into the last 5 days of the #Creatives4Sudan auction. There are some INCREDIBLE lots on there. Please consider a cheeky little bid. EG on creative mentoring from @rashmiwriting.bsky.social #KeepEyesOnSudan app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
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Ma! We're in the Stylist! #Creatives4Sudan www.stylist.co.uk/news/creativ.... If you've not bid on anything yet, feast your eyes on all the options!
Creatives for Sudan: the online auction supporting humanitarian work in Sudan
The collective has donations from a range of prominent creatives, including David Nicholls, Monisha Rajesh, Nikesh Shukla, Leila Aboulela and Jordan Stephens.
www.stylist.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ma! We're in the Stylist! #Creatives4Sudan www.stylist.co.uk/news/creativ.... If you've not bid on anything yet, feast your eyes on all the options!
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Another #buyastrangerabook offer!
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
Hi @biggreenbooks.bsky.social £15 please to #buyastrangerabook please 💜
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Another #buyastrangerabook offer!
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
@humanaqvi.bsky.social is offering to buy one lucky person the book of their choice, up to £15!
So, if there's a particular book you're after (doesn't have to be on my website, I can get almost anything), get in touch.
UK only.
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This #buyastrangerabook offer has been up ALL DAY.
@leerandall.bsky.social is offering to buy someone ANY short story collection they'd like, up to £20.
There are some incredible collections available (ask Lee if you want some advice), but get in touch if there's something you'd like.
UK only
@leerandall.bsky.social is offering to buy someone ANY short story collection they'd like, up to £20.
There are some incredible collections available (ask Lee if you want some advice), but get in touch if there's something you'd like.
UK only
I haven't bought anyone a book in a while! With Christmas coming, I'll buy the short story collection of someone's choice up to a value of £20.
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
This #buyastrangerabook offer has been up ALL DAY.
@leerandall.bsky.social is offering to buy someone ANY short story collection they'd like, up to £20.
There are some incredible collections available (ask Lee if you want some advice), but get in touch if there's something you'd like.
UK only
@leerandall.bsky.social is offering to buy someone ANY short story collection they'd like, up to £20.
There are some incredible collections available (ask Lee if you want some advice), but get in touch if there's something you'd like.
UK only
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"The AI Con reminds us that the fight over AI is not only about technology. It’s also about language, labor, and the stories we choose to tell about the future, which we can humanize rather than surrender to the myriad ways mass automation dehumanizes."
lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-...
The Return of the Luddites | Los Angeles Review of Books
Erik J. Larson considers “The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want” by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna.
lareviewofbooks.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"The AI Con reminds us that the fight over AI is not only about technology. It’s also about language, labor, and the stories we choose to tell about the future, which we can humanize rather than surrender to the myriad ways mass automation dehumanizes."
lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-...
lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-...
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I'm so proud to announce my most ambitious pin to date: a miniature guide to the trees of Britain (and lots of Europe)!
Available now from my Etsy: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4386...
Available now from my Etsy: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4386...
October 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm so proud to announce my most ambitious pin to date: a miniature guide to the trees of Britain (and lots of Europe)!
Available now from my Etsy: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4386...
Available now from my Etsy: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4386...
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And we’re off 💛 The Weekend of HOPE is underway and we’re already seeing incredible photos, stalls, and community events from every corner of the country.
📸 If you’re taking part, tag us in your posts and use #WeekendofHOPE so we can see and share what you’re up to.
📸 If you’re taking part, tag us in your posts and use #WeekendofHOPE so we can see and share what you’re up to.
October 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
And we’re off 💛 The Weekend of HOPE is underway and we’re already seeing incredible photos, stalls, and community events from every corner of the country.
📸 If you’re taking part, tag us in your posts and use #WeekendofHOPE so we can see and share what you’re up to.
📸 If you’re taking part, tag us in your posts and use #WeekendofHOPE so we can see and share what you’re up to.